| Mounts on most GCs |
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Same autosampler can be used on any GC, easily moved |
| Manual and software control |
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Easy to use for both routine analysis and method development |
| Software control integrated |
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Simple set up and operation into GC software |
| Comprehensive programmability |
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Wide range of applications possible, excellent flexibility |
| Injects into both GC inlets |
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Flexibility of instrument use, high sample throughput |
| Wide range of tray designs |
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Flexibility in sequence programming; easy to run different methods in a single session |
| Modular design |
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New capabilities such as headspace and SPME are easily added |
| Programmable penetration depth of syringe needle or SPME fibre in sample vial and GC inlet |
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Automates "in-vial" liquid-liquid extraction as well as SPME for headspace and liquids |
| Programmable heated agitator |
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Optimises sample preparation, shorter analysis times |
| Automated derivatisation |
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Saves time, improves reproducibility |
| Standard fast injections |
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| Sandwich injection technique |
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No needle discrimination |
| Universal syringe holder |
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Single holder for 1.2 - 1000 m syringes, no additional cost for syringe holders |
| Peltier or cryostatically cooled sample trays |
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Safeguards temperature sensitive samples |
| Large-volume injection with GERSTEL Cooled Injection Systems - CIS |
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| Programmable injection speed |
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Selective trapping of analytes and venting of solvents |
| Injection of up to 1000 µl |
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Lower detection limits; fewer sample preparation steps; improved reproducibility |
LVI parameter software
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Speeds optimisation of injection parameters for rapid method development |
| Headspace injection with GERSTEL Cooled Injection Systems - CIS |
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Sample and syringe heating
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No sample condensation |
| Multiple analyses from a single vial (multiple headspace extraction) |
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Multiple headspace extraction technique eliminates matrix effects |
| Multiple headspace sample enrichment from a single vial with one GC run |
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Dramatically lowers detection limits |
| Carrier gas purged syringe with no valves in flow path |
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No system contamination or carryover, less downtime |
| Universal syringe holder |
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Single heated syringe holder accepts 1.0 or 2.5 ml syringes |
| Solid phase micro-extraction SPME with GERSTEL Cooled Injection Systems - CIS |
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| Enrichment from liquids and gases |
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Fewer sample preparation steps, rapid sample screening |
| Different fibre phases |
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Optimize analyte extraction selectivity |
| SPME used for headspace analysis |
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Lower detection limits, better selectivity |
| Septumless sampling head |
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Eliminates inlet septum coring and liner contamination |